In an interview with Brazilian broadcaster SportTV, the striker revealed a conversation with former boss Guus Hiddink, saying: “I went to his office, I asked to talk and I explained my situation.

“He was very sincere, said I was on a loan deal and he was very honest, ‘Pato you came at that moment when our players were injured, they’re coming back and I'm very loyal to my players…’

“I said I knew he was loyal, but I would like to have at least one opportunity to play. I played a game, played another and then I didn’t play anymore. My spell there was very quick. I understand the manager’s decision.”